Syria: New US sanctions against Hezbollah for aid to Assad

Hezbollah a terrorist organization, aiding in Assad's repression

(ANSAMed) - NEW YORK, AUGUST 10 - The US Treasury imposed
economic sanctions on the Hezbollah Shiite Lebanese movement,
which the US considers a terrorist organization, the Treasury
made known in a communique on Friday.
The sanctions against Hezbollah, imposed ''for its support of
the Syrian government,'' are aimed at preventing any Hezbollah
funds from transiting within US jurisdiction. These latest
measures follow on other US sanctions against Syria's central
bank, companies, and high officials.

''Ever since early 2011, when the Syrian people first began
their courageous campaign to demand their universal rights,
Hezbollah has provided training, consultants, and ample
logistical support to the government's ever more ruthless
efforts to combat the opposition,'' the communique said, adding
that ''Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah has been
supervising the Syrian regime's violent repression against the
civilian population.'' (ANSAMed).